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English idiom

go all in

Register · Informal CEFR B2
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Figurative meaning

to commit fully to something, risking everything you have

Why this phrase?

From poker: pushing all your chips into the pot.

Example

“After the seed round we went all in on the mobile app.”

Dictionary details

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Related idioms

Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

winner takes all

CEFR C1

a market dynamic in which the leading competitor captures nearly all the value

Neutral

jack of all trades

CEFR B2

a versatile person with many useful skills but no necessary specialization

Neutral

hold all the cards

CEFR C1

to be in a position of complete control in a negotiation

Neutral

to all intents and purposes

CEFR C1

in every way that matters in practice; effectively

Formal

double down

CEFR B2

to increase your commitment to a position or strategy, especially after mixed results

Neutral

can of worms

CEFR B1

a complicated problem that causes trouble the moment it is touched

Informal

Source methodology

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